Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. My son was born with four major congenital malformations and a condition I have never heard of. VACTERL association is so rare ...

Lumbocostovertebral syndrome is a rare clinical condition. Anomalies associated with the condition include involvement with the ribs, trunk and abdominal musculature, and vertebral bodies. VACTERL is ...

After her son, Ayden, was diagnosed with VACTERL syndrome days after his birth, she said it’s fortunate the syndrome only affects a few body systems instead of all seven the disorder can. “With him, ...

You have full access to this article via your institution. The DEB test that was conducted in this infant showed increased chromosomal breakage with DEB, consistent with FA. A genetic analysis of the ...

VACTERL association, a multisystem congenital malformation, is a disorder involving several characteristics like vertebral defects, anorectal malformations, cardiac defects, tracheoesophageal fistula, ...

“Your son is beautiful, and everything looks fine, except I don’t see an anal opening.” Imagine hearing those words from your doctor just minutes after bringing your baby into the world. I didn’t hear ...

"Medical mom" Katie Schanck shares how her son's VACTERL syndrome has made her a stronger parent. Micro-grieving moments help her family cope. Follow Following Every time publishes a story, you’ll get ...

Despite being born with rare life-threatening VATER syndrome (VACTERL association) and undergoing 16 surgeries before turning 16 and continued struggles with severe dyslexia, author JT Mestdagh is ...

I was laying on the table at my OB/GYN for my 20 week ultrasound appointment when the chatty tech suddenly became quiet. She slipped out of the room muttering some excuse, and brought in the doctor. I ...